Flavio Cobolli will play his first Grand Slam final against Alexander Zverev at the 2026 French Open. The 10th seed advanced after his semifinal opponent, compatriot Matteo Arnaldi, withdrew due to illness. Arnaldi expressed his disappointment but sent a message of support to Cobolli, stating he would make Italy proud. Cobolli, who previously reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals last year, will face Zverev for the championship. Arnaldi's own impressive run to the semifinals, his best Grand Slam result to date, saw him climb significantly in the ATP rankings, solidifying his position as a rising force in men's tennis. The final promises to be a compelling conclusion to a tournament marked by notable performances from Italian players.